Knowledge Shop
Knowledge Shop is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Knowledge Shop at a glance
In short: Knowledge Shop gave $1K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $31,974
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Knowledge Shop funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $31,974 | $10,000 | $41,974 | $1,000 | 1 | $33,074 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Knowledge Shop is led by Carlton Porter, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carlton Porter
President
New on the 2021 filing
45 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Johnson
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
65 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolande Beckles
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
65 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge Shop
How much does Knowledge Shop give each year?
Knowledge Shop gave $1K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Knowledge Shop?
Knowledge Shop reported $32K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Knowledge Shop?
Knowledge Shop is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Knowledge Shop operate?
Knowledge Shop has awarded grants in California.
What is Knowledge Shop's EIN?
Knowledge Shop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3654930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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